{"id":273457,"date":"2025-11-12T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-carls-jr-heats-up-value-wars-with-new-cali-xl-burger-and-sad-mac-buy-back\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T22:10:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T02:10:04","slug":"carls-jr-enciende-la-guerra-de-precios-con-la-nueva-cali-xl-burger-y-la-campana-sad-mac-buy-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/carls-jr-enciende-la-guerra-de-precios-con-la-nueva-cali-xl-burger-y-la-campana-sad-mac-buy-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Carl&#8217;s Jr. Heats Up Value Wars with New Cali XL Burger and &#8220;Sad Mac Buy Back&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Double the beef, bold new flavors, and a playful challenge to competitors\u2014Carl&#8217;s\u00a0Jr. answers consumers&#8217; demand for bigger, better deals<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">FRANKLIN, Tenn.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 12, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; As inflation and shrinkflation reshape America&#8217;s dining landscape, consumer behavior shows diners are seeking deals at an unprecedented rate. Carl&#8217;s Jr.\u00ae is stepping up to meet this demand with the all-new Cali XL burger\u2014offering guests double the beef of the Big Mac for just <span class=\"xn-money\">$5<\/span>.99\u2014and a can&#8217;t miss &#8220;Sad Mac Buy Back&#8221; campaign daring burger lovers to make the switch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4645left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4645left\" title=\" From November 12-21, Carl\u2019s Jr. is inviting fans to try something bigger, bolder and better \u2013 a free Cali XL loaded directly into their My Rewards account.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2820568\/Sad_Mac_Buyback.jpg\" alt=\" From November 12-21, Carl\u2019s Jr. is inviting fans to try something bigger, bolder and better \u2013 a free Cali XL loaded directly into their My Rewards account.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;People want a burger that&#8217;s actually worth it. Our new Cali XL has more meat, more flavor and more value,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Paz Romero<\/span>, vice president of brand at Carl&#8217;s Jr. &#8220;The &#8216;Sad Mac Buy Back&#8217; is our way of letting guests try it for themselves by swapping disappointment for something better\u2014 no questions asked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>The &#8220;Sad Mac Buy Back&#8221;: A Bold Burger Swap<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 12-21<\/span>, Carl&#8217;s Jr. is inviting fans to swap their old <span class=\"xn-person\">Golden Arches<\/span> receipt for something bigger, bolder and better \u2013 a free Cali XL loaded directly into their My Rewards account. To claim, guests simply upload a photo of any <span class=\"xn-location\">McDonald&#8217;s<\/span> burger receipt dated <span class=\"xn-chron\">between January 1 and November 11, 2025<\/span> at <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4556105-1&amp;h=967248010&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carlsjr.com%2Fsadmacbuyback&amp;a=carlsjr.com%2Fsadmacbuyback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">carlsjr.com\/sadmacbuyback<\/a>. Guests who qualify will receive their free Cali XL reward beginning <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 22<\/span>. The launch is backed by <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4556105-1&amp;h=2558757807&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLQstYhwmWvfaLJcVI-wzaZJAemYESk3di&amp;a=TV+spots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TV spots<\/a> and a social campaign sending a clear message to burger lovers everywhere: &#8220;More meat. More flavor. More value.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Cali XL: Value and Size That Stand Out<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Available now for a limited time, the Cali XL stacks two 3.5oz charbroiled beef patties (7oz total; pre-cooked weight), double American cheese, grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun. At <span class=\"xn-money\">$5.99<\/span>, it offers burger lovers twice the beef of industry leaders, verified by independent and internal experts.<\/p>\n<p>For even more savings, guests can enjoy a Cali XL combo \u2013 complete with natural-cut fries and an ice-cold Coke\u00ae\u2014for just <span class=\"xn-money\">$2<\/span> more.<\/p>\n<p><b>Free Cali XL Burger Offer Terms <br \/><\/b>*Claim your free Cali XL Burger today. &#8216;Sad Mac Buy Back&#8217; promotion valid <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 12, 2025<\/span> until <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 21, 2025<\/span> at participating restaurants only. Must submit proof of <span class=\"xn-location\">McDonald&#8217;s<\/span>\u00ae burger purchase between <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 1<\/span>, 2025-<span class=\"xn-chron\">November 11, 2025<\/span> to qualify. Offer available only to registered My Rewards members. Promotion redeemable in the app, at order.carlsjr.com, or in-restaurant. Redemption in restaurant by scanning the offer redemption QR code from the Carl&#8217;s Jr. app before providing payment to cashier. Limit one redemption per registered user. 599 free burgers to be given away. Not valid for use within a combo or in combination with any other offer or discount. Offer not available for redemption with 3rd party vendors or delivery partners. Exclusions may apply. Subject to cancellation at any time. \u00a9 2025 Carl&#8217;s Jr. Restaurants LLC. <span class=\"xn-money\">$5.99<\/span> offer valid until <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 21, 2026<\/span>. 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